Integrated Unit.

Level: Level 1.
Topic: Marvellous Me
Big Concept: What is my role in the world?
VELS Link
Civics and Citizenship Level 1:

What real-world connections are you considering?
  • What is my role - in school, in a family and in a community?
  • Compare this role to the role of others - in your family, at school and at home?
  • Establish a real-world connection through discussion, share time and a variety of class activities (role plays etc)


What would be the role of the students?
  • The students are to participate in class dicussions and share their own opinions with the class in relation to family, friends, school and the local community and their role in each. Discuss similarities and differences.


What project scenario are you considering?

  • Students make a family tree - they share the members of their family with others. Discuss what makes their family special? Discuss what makes their family similar/different to others? Discuss how the student fits into their family and the different roles each member of the family plays.